If you've ever "hit the wall" or "bonked" in a marathon, you'll know it's an awful feeling. Today we're going through the things you can do in your training now to prevent this happening on marathon day so you can run a strong race from start to finish! Kit worn in the video: Red Technical Tee https://benparkes.com/collections/23-short-sleeves/products/gettingitdone-running-tee-10 Spray Can OG Cap https://benparkes.com/collections/23-trucker/products/og-running-cap-3 The best running and casual gear with fast worldwide shipping! Use code YOUTUBE for 10% off your order: https://benparkes.com/collections/merchandise For a PB/PR in your next race, check out our amazing training plans! https://benparkes.com/collections/plans Links mentioned Welsh Athletics carb loading https://www.welshathletics.org/en/page/carbo-loading-for-marathons Race pace calculator https://vdoto2.com/calculator/ Follow along on Social Media! Second Channel - @benparkestheextramile Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/benparkes Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/benparkesruns Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/benparkes Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2310069 Join the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZPqG0yh_xPm2AyLjffbDvw/join Links mentioned Follow along warm up https://youtu.be/sI1iHQSHOQE?si=Epja51F7N3OunH0w Follow along cool down https://youtu.be/12pDBWdR3I4?si=FWv1zVu3eaBCfbaq Gels taste test part 1 https://youtu.be/uJuZ29sTf2E?si=QOH-CxDLtiqmFnrb Gels taste test part 2 https://youtu.be/PxwfeJcuaSQ?si=ghUIMiiqFenAK2vj Xmiles https://xmiles.co.uk/collections/energy-gels?page=3 Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:20 What does it mean to "hit the wall'? 1:20 How to avoid hitting the wall 6:06 What to do if you hit the wall

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